apart from enjoyng a great caffeine boost of course!
My local coffee shop really offers so many advantages over just locking myself away all day in my home office. Let’s face it, it can be a refreshing change of pace from a traditional office setting, so here are some reasons why I choose as a temporary workspace:
Ambiance: Who doesn’t like a coffee break anyway… for many people, it’s an everyday must. It hardly seems like work when creating that next marketing gem. That cozy and relaxed atmosphere are conducive to creativity and focus… even background noise can help with concentration.
Change of Environment: Breaking away from the office setting can stimulate creativity and helps approach tasks with a fresh perspective. A change of scenery can be invigorating… there’s certainly always more happening for me there, unlike from my office staring window.
Networking Opportunities: From my days in real estate, coffee shops always provide great casual yet sincere social spaces; people would drop by all the time and it was nothing for someone to pull up a chair and start talking about selling their place, more often than wanting to come to the office. And so, it is with memory training today, where some people feel more inclined to introduce their issues here instead of a formal approach in an office and business setting.
Inspiration: Being surrounded by people in a coffee shop can be inspiring; we all lead different lives… the energy and diversity of individuals often sparks new ideas and perspectives. And that goes for remote vs. local cafes… meeting people adds to a richer life experience.
Caffeine Boost: A given of course, where for me it’s mostly mornings… having access to quality coffee beverages can provide a little energy boost to help my day… and my local has eh best coffee.
Escape from Isolation: As above, when you work from a home office, phone conversations are no substitute for interacting with real people, whether it’s chatting for business or just socially. Indeed, interactivity may be the most important aspect of augmenting brain power.
Finally, An Elephant Brain is all about brain health… so when it comes to activities outside teaching techniques on how to memorize anything, it’s important to note that, along with other activities such as diet, sleep and mental exercises, social interaction is a very important element of brain health.
Francis FitzGerald
AN ELEPHANT BRAIN
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